Arts, Crafts & Hobbies / Crafts on Blogz
Next » Page
1 2
Consider Gourds In Your Flower Arrangements -
Stephen Rittner(3)
Inspiration for floral art can come from all kinds of places. Many floral designers look to nature for inspiration. Some look to historical sources of floral art. Others look to other floral designers for ideas. Some seek inspiration from publications. Other from allied fields....
But...
( added 105 days 12 hours ago.)
Bookbinding - I Am The Decoration Of A Well Bound Book - RR
Richard Norman(1)The craft of bookbinding originated in India, where sutras were copied on to palm leaves with a metal stylus. After the leaf dried it was rubbed with ink, this caused a stain in the excised area. The leaves were then given numbers, and two long threads were passed through each end of the wooden...
( added 1 year 146 days ago.)
The Life Of The Victorian Family Bible Written From The Bibles Point Of View - RR
Richard Norman(1)For me, things started going down hill from the moment my family purchased their Family Bible, that's me.
It was 1837, they bought me from a stationers, it was common for stationers of the time to supply the family Bible ready bound.
In the cities, the atmosphere was heavy with dilute...
( added 1 year 155 days ago.)
A Calligraphy Tutorial - RR
Edward Ashcroft-Hamilton(1)A calligraphy tutorial or an instruction course is very important when you are a beginner in the calligraphy field. It will give you enough information about the intricacies of calligraphy for you to start practicing this art. This information will bring out the best in the learner, making...
( added 1 year 308 days ago.)
Green Crafts-A Practical Way to Recycle Kids Old Backpacks - RR
Linda Johnson(3)Like most parents, you probably have at least one or two of your child's old backpacks stuffed away in their closet, the garage, or many other possible places. Well, here is a way to give that unused and forgotten backpack a new lease on life, and help you get a little more organized without...
( added 2 years 297 days ago.)
Stamping on Candles – ‘Scent’sational Results - RR
Susan Rice(3)Candle Stamping with clear stamps is a unique, yet fascinating form of stamping. From creating gifts, to adding a theme in your dcor, you will find this a lovely, and scent'sational stamping craft.
You Will Need
A hot air blow dryer or heat embossing tool.
Clear stamps and clear...
( added 3 years 279 days ago.)
The Christmas Cactus - RR
Susan Foster(1)
There's a lengthy and loving tradition with Christmas Cacti in my family that is recorded through photographs back to my grandparents. I encounter many images of myself in front of my parents' hale and hearty Christmas Cactus as I look back on my childhood pictures. This cactus without...
( added 4 years 56 days ago.)
Mothers Love Making Tutus - RR
Valerie Longhurst(19)Most mothers love making tutus for their little girls. All a mother needs to do is learn a few easy tips and techniques to be able to create a stunning and elegant tutu for their young princess.
In the absence of any clearly outlined guidelines on how to make a tutu, women can find it extremely...
( added 24 days 10 hours ago.)
How To Make A Tutu For Any Occasion - RR
Valerie Longhurst(19)Your little girl has a ballet recital coming up, or needs a Halloween costume or has been dreaming of a ballet-themed birthday party. The staple for any of these occasions is a tutu.
Worn by ballerinas, tutus make the perfect costume. They are light-weight and can be altered for almost any...
( added 45 days 13 hours ago.)
Making Hair Bows Is Fun And Easy - RR
Valerie Longhurst(19)One of the most classic hair adornments of all time are hair bows. There are very few women who don't remember being little girls and how applying a hair bow could instantly transform a simple ponytail into something fancy that she could show to her girlfriends. They were the ultimate way to...
( added 54 days 8 hours ago.)
How to Make a Tutu For A Little Ballerina - RR
Valerie Longhurst(19)Mothers and fathers of little ballerinas, or practicing ballerinas themselves can benefit from learning how to make a tutu. These frilly dance costumes are a staple in any ballerina's wardrobe, and it is actually handy to have more than one. Once you learn the basics, you can actually make...
( added 271 days 7 hours ago.)
Getting The Best Results In Calligraphy - RR
Edward Ashcroft-Hamilton(1)When you are learning how to write in calligraphy you'll find that it can be a very inexpensive hobby. You can get started in this art for under $10 for a starter set of pens and ink. Some people have even used a simple ballpoint pen to see if it's something they would like to try before...
( added 1 year 306 days ago.)
How To Make Gel Candles - RR
Ruky Walsh(3)Most people prefer gel candles for various reasons. Although gel candles are similar to wax candles in their working and burning, their production method is a bit different.
Gel candles are made from a combination of 5% polymer resin and 95% mineral oil, whereas wax candles that are produced...
( added 2 years 167 days ago.)
Christmas Crafts-Add a Magical Touch With an Old Fashion Christmas Fruit Basket - RR
Linda Johnson(3)This craft idea is sure to make a colorful and festive splash to your Christmas home dcor, or as the perfect hostess gift. In addition, by using a small strand of clear Christmas lights, it can also make a nice holiday night light in your guest bathroom.
Step 1 : Begin by stuffing your...
( added 2 years 297 days ago.)
A Beginners Guide To Card Making Terms - RR
Vicki Churchill(5)Acetate - Acetate is a plastic film that has many applications. You can stamp onto it using rubber stamps, use it for making shaker cards, and use it to make an image or embellishment appear to hang independently. You can also paint Acetate with glass paints and glitter glues. Acid Free -...
( added 4 years 35 days ago.)
Alpaca Roving - How to Make Fabulous Yarn -
Debby McCandless(2)You can make fabulous yarn with alpaca roving. Whether you purchase your roving or you make your own, the trick to making stunning yarn with roving is in the preparation.
First, you must decide what your project is going to be. Alpaca roving is usually used for worsted projects. Don't be...
( added 4 years 233 days ago.)
The Ancient Goddess Fortune – the Classiest Wall Art Sculpture Gift To Wish Someone Good Luck. - RR
Helena Parker(3)The ancient Romans and Greeks believed in a wide range of gods and goddesses. Many of these may originally have had a connection with forces of nature, natural phenomena and may have had characteristics similar to the characteristics they displayed in human life. If you want luck in order to get...
( added 63 days 11 hours ago.)
10 Extremely Crafty Ideas - RR
David Allred(3)With so many great, crafty ideas out there, here are my top ten picks.
Family Chore Chart- I believe it is important for our kiddos to have responsibilities and to work. It builds character and teaches them that they are not entitled to everything, but that they must do their part in the...
( added 160 days 5 hours ago.)
Stylish Tattoo Vs Plain Tattoo -
Jerri Rose(10)Art of tattoo making is present from many centuries and now it has turned into a widespread activity is thought to be a sign of being a fashion follower. As fashion followers are always in search of something new and most of the time they make something extraordinary that becomes very common and...
( added 166 days 12 hours ago.)
Crafting Kits - RR
Brandon AlexanderWatching television, playing video games, or surfing the internet are past times that children often enjoy. Unfortunately, for the most part, these activities do not allow children to use their brain the way it needs to be used for growth and development. Activities that cause a child’s...
( added 174 days 21 hours ago.)
How to Make a Dollhouse that is Scaled to Work with a Model Railroad - RR
Richard Weirich(17)I should have known that this would happen. After all, thanks to my daddy’s hobby when I was a child, I still have a fondness for model railroads. Then there is my current hobby, building and collecting dollhouses. Inevitably, the two hobbies were bound to come together and I was going to...
( added 220 days 5 hours ago.)
Get the Right Size Dollhouse Dresses and Accessories for Your Miniature Dolls - RR
Richard Weirich(17)Without question, doll dresses come in just about every size imaginable. But, as you would imagine, the more popular sizes (American dolls like Barbie) are easiest to find. On the other hand, finding the right size dollhouse dresses and accessories for miniature dolls is more of a challenge....
( added 221 days 9 hours ago.)
Doll House Kits for Every Budget and Skill Level - RR
Richard Weirich(17)I have to admit, I am very impressed, at what the miniature dollhouse industry has to offer. They have successfully replicated the natural (full-sized) world in miniature with doll house kits that fit almost every budget and skill level. In fact, I believe that if you will take a few moments to...
( added 222 days 14 hours ago.)
How to Avoid Common Mistakes People Make When Purchasing Doll Houses with Furniture for Children - RR
Richard Weirich(17)You have decided to purchase a doll house. In your search for the right product you notice that in addition to the house there are numerous choices to be made in regard to furnishings and accessories. Then you theorize that it would be simpler just to buy everything together in one simple...
( added 223 days 13 hours ago.)
Wooden Dollhouses Verses Plastic-Which is Better for You? - RR
Richard Weirich(17)When I purchased my first dollhouse it was as a gift for my granddaughter. One of the first things that I discovered was that there are 2 primary materials used for the construction of dollhouses. Then came the question, “Which is better…wooden dollhouses or plastic...
( added 224 days 11 hours ago.)
Next » Page
1 2
Copyright © 2012 IcoLogic, Inc.